Attractions

Take your school group on an exciting journey through aerospace history.From the earliest days of powered flight to the cutting-edge technology of today, be inspired by fun practical science interactives and amazing exhibits; including aeroplanes, helicopters, satellites, and more, before stepping aboard the last Concorde ever to fly.

An education visit to Alnwick Castle allows students to explore Alnwick Castle’s incredible history, drama, intrigue, and extraordinary people, from a gunpowder plotter and artistic collectors, to wizard earls and medieval England’s most celebrated knight.

There’s more to learning outside the classroom than just monkey-ing around! At Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre, our dedicated education team can lead your class in a curriculum-focused workshop, or talk. We are proud to offer sessions suitable for all ages, whether you would like to learn more about Monkey World’s rescue and rehabilitation operation or to discover how woolly monkeys use their tails! With our fantastic education team, 250 primates, 65 acres, and three play areas, Monkey World is the perfect venue for school trips.

At JORVIK Viking Centre you are standing on the site of one of the most famous and astounding discoveries of modern archaeology.

At Eden Camp, we bring the history of World War Two to life, with stories of real people, real events, and real memories; visit today and experience the sights, sounds and smells of wartime Britain.

GreenWood is a unique learning environment, from the world’s only people powered coaster to the first solar powered ride in the UK, not to mention our green credentials, being environmentally friendly has always been our mission. 

Epping Forest District Museum, in the historic market town of Waltham Abbey, is a small museum with big stories to share! Our friendly, experienced team will take you on a journey through local history from prehistoric times to the present day in a wide range of engaging, hands-on history workshops.

Get gardening in this horticulturally diverse setting and discover an inspiring garden where children can let their imagination grow

Zip World School Trips offer hands-on and immersive learning opportunities through exhilarating zip lines, captivating treetop challenges and fascinating underground cavern exploration. These real-world experiences allow them to grasp complex concepts tangibly, bringing their studies to life outside the traditional classroom.

Designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1690, with some of Britain’s fi nest Robert Adam interiors, Newby Hall is home to a wonderful collection of Chippendale furniture, Gobelins tapestries, and classical statuary. We offer children’s tours around the house. 

National Museums Liverpool offers a great selection of curriculum-linked workshops for schools and groups across five of its seven museums and galleries. The sessions, on topics ranging from Ancient Egypt to Transatlantic Slavery, are led by experienced and knowledgeable staff, who use fascinating collections, inspiring exhibitions and amazing stories to engage your students.

Amaze your students at the circus! Prepare to marvel at the sensational mix of talented acts from all over the world, a whole host of jaw-dropping feats from the performers, not to mention the world-famous water-finale; The Blackpool Tower Circus is the perfect place for a school trip!

The wild is closer than you think when you visit Woburn Safari Park! Nestled in the heart of Bedfordshire and just off the M1, Woburn Safari Park offers an escape to the wild plains, jungles and African savannah. Enjoy driving through the Road Safari and getting up close to our beautiful tigers, lions, rhino, giraffes and many more! The cheeky monkeys living in the African Forest love nothing more than showing off their acrobatic skills between vehicles!

Based across England, our nation’s forests have something for everyone of any age and ability. Take your class to one of the nation’s forests and reconnect with nature. Experience a guided, or self-guided visit that’s fun, adventurous and memorable.

Zip World Schools’ KS2 and KS3 educational programmes offer an enriching and transformative learning experience outside the traditional classroom setting. Our dynamic programmes cater to students and teachers, promoting countless benefits beyond textbooks and four walls.

Bristol Museums are places where history comes alive and young minds thrive! The Red Lodge, The Georgian House and Blaise Museums are no exception and offer exciting workshops, gallery activities and more.

Heights of Abraham is a 60-acre Georgian hilltop estate, first opened in 1787. Located on the edge of the Peak District and accessed by an exciting flight in a cable car, with two underground cavern tours, exhibitions, adventure play and stunning views, the Heights is a fun-filled educational day out!

Edsential is rooted in education; in the knowledge that children and young people need a consistent and wide-ranging breadth of opportunity and challenge to help them be all that they can be. We offer a range of Centres, known as the Conway Centres located in Anglesey, Beeston, Burwardsley, Delamere, Oaklands and Tattenhall).

Fort Nelson houses the Royal Armouries’ collection of artillery and historic cannon – the Big Guns – with over 350 on display, including the massive 200-tonne railway gun.

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Step out of the classroom and get ready to climb over the roof of a world-famous venue, The O2

Explore the rich history of a small region that made a big impact on the world at Black Country Living Museum. Historic characters bring history to life in the Museum’s open-air setting, made up of rebuilt and replicated houses, shops and industrial areas.

SEA LIFE Blackpool offers you an astonishing aquarium experience where pupils will get up close to fascinating creatures.

Based across England, our nation’s forests have something for everyone of any age and ability. Take your class to one of the nation’s forests and reconnect with nature. Experience a guided, or self-guided visit that’s fun, adventurous and memorable.

Based across England, our nation’s forests have something for everyone of any age and ability. Take your class to one of the nation’s forests and reconnect with nature. Experience a guided, or self-guided visit that’s fun, adventurous and memorable.

Ever wanted to take a class into a Monkey Forest? Now’s your opportunity to!

Mother Shipton’s is a beloved Knaresborough landmark and England’s oldest visitor attraction, open since 1630. Mother Shipton’s cave offers schools the chance to experience the geological phenomenon of the petrifying well which turns objects to stone, as well as to learn about Mother Shipton; England’s most famous prophetess.

Step out of the classroom and into the magic – discover the filmmaking home of the Harry Potter film series with a visit to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. See up close the authentic sets, props and costumes from the film series, and find out how the…

Join us for a day of fun, discovery and excitement at the Yorkshire Air Museum where our school guides will bring to life over 150 years of aviation history and a rich wartime past.Our authentic wartime surroundings, original exhibits and a collection of 60 aircraft and military vehicles on display make for an immersive experience which children will never forget!

Looking to give your class a spectacular lesson about animals, the environment, geography or biology? Then Hobbledown Heath’s the place for you! There are a variety of options available for schools, tailored to early years learning, as well as Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 of the National Schools Curriculum.

The Roman Baths is one of the finest ancient spas in Europe. This incredible Roman site allows visitors to experience a world dating from the first to the fourth century AD.

We want everyone to experience moments of inspiration, wonder and hope through observing the cosmos. A clear sky at Kielder is special: a reminder how lucky we are to be alive on this tiny little planet near one of the billions of stars in one of the billions of galaxies; the Kielder moment can transform people.

Owned by the same archaeologists who discovered the Viking-age city and created JORVIK Viking Centre, DIG offers you a unique archaeological adventure to get you on your way to becoming a real archaeologist.

With a range of classroom-based and self-led activities available, the National Memorial Arboretum’s onsite Learning Team is experienced in supporting cross-curricular learning suitable for Key Stages 1-4.  Using the natural landscape as inspiration for the series of workshops and classes available, the Arboretum is a perfect choice for teachers looking for memorable student visits for History, Citizenship, English, and Geography.

Immerse yourself in the world of The Gunpowder Plot as you join Guy Fawkes, and his co-conspirators as they plot to assassinate King James I. Using a combination of live actors and a digital cast, starring Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter) as Guy Fawkes, you don’t just witness history, you are part of it. When you are faced with a crucial decision, who will you trust?

Take your learning outside of the classroom at BeWILDerwood Norfolk and watch the children be inspired from traditional play in a 20-acre natural woodland. A day trip to BeWILDerwood is the perfect treat to celebrate and reward hard work, as well as providing unique learning opportunities.

Hilltop Outdoor Activity Centre is a friendly, family-run centre providing an array of outdoor adventure Activities, field studies and team work challenges. Set in 26 acres of woodlands, Hilltop offers a superior outdoor development experience.

Holocaust Centre North tells a global history of the Holocaust through local stories from the North of England. It focuses on the experiences of 16 children and young people who survived Nazi persecution across Europe in the 1930s and 1940s and made new lives in the UK.

The Ballroom is one of the truly iconic venues of the 19th century with its beautifully decorated ceilings, sparkling chandeliers, stunning sprung dance floor and ornate balconies – there really is no other venue like it.

At Blackpool Zoo, we pride ourselves on creating an engaging day out for children, taking them on an educational journey that allows them to discover different animals and the natural world, bringing learning to life.

Llancaiach Fawr Manor is a superbly restored grade 1 listed gentry manor house which is no ordinary heritage attraction. The costumed servants of the house are living and working in 1645 and they allow you to share and engage in their world. Fires crackle, candles flicker, within seconds of entering the Manor you become immersed in the time of the Civil Wars and the cares and concerns of ordinary people living in extraordinary times.

Avon Tyrrell, UK Youth Outdoor Activity Centre is an established site located in the stunning New Forest National Park. The centre offers an extensive range of adventure activities, field studies activities and outdoor learning programmes that are linked to the National Curriculum and are independently quality assured.

The Severn Valley Railway is a heritage railway, running across 16-miles through Worcestershire and Shropshire. Visitors can experience the golden age of travel with journeys behind original steam trains and heritage diesel locomotives, discovering bea…

Bringing history to life through immersive storytelling! Take your students on a 60-minute journey through 1,000 years of Lancashire’s murky history, as our full cast of entertaining theatrical actors brings to life hilariously horrifying stories from the depths of Blackpool’s past.

Visit Twycross Zoo for an experience your students will never forget. Located on the Leicestershire/Warwickshire border, Twycross Zoo is an internationally recognised conservation charity. Spanning over 100-acres we exist to support conservation, education, and research of some of the most endangered species on the planet. We are the only UK zoo home to all four great ape species as well as The Gruffalo Discovery Land.

The National Forest Adventure Farm offers exciting indoor fun, outdoor adventure zones and fantastic farm animals. We aim to deliver an experience that gives your pupils inspiration and information together with the opportunity to have fun and a sprinkling of adventure along the way!

Education is a core part of our mission at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden and we offer inspiring school visits for primary and secondary school pupils. We have a range of themes and ideas to make your tour relevant and inspirational, as well as in line with the National Curriculum.

Ingleton Falls is the ideal location to engage young people with the natural environment. Find out more about bringing your school party to the Waterfall Trail.

The Silverstone Interactive Museum offers a brilliant opportunity to deliver an exciting, engaging and inspiring trip to your pupils

Zip World Schools’ KS2 and KS3 educational programmes offer an enriching and transformative learning experience outside the traditional classroom setting. Our dynamic programmes cater to students and teachers, promoting countless benefits beyond textbooks and four walls.

We The Curious is a science centre and educational charity on Bristol’s Harbourside. Due to a fire, the building is currently closed for repairs. They’ll be back soon!

Zip World Schools’ KS2 and KS3 educational programmes offer an enriching and transformative learning experience outside the traditional classroom setting. Our dynamic programmes cater to students and teachers, promoting countless benefits beyond textbooks and four walls.

Art is for everyone, because it helps us see the world in new ways.

Run away to the fair for a day in the heart of the Devon countryside and discover the unique world of the travelling showmen through our national collection of vintage fairground rides, stalls, penny arcade, living wagons and artwork displays, where students can laugh while they learn.

A museum all about Oxford! The Museum of Oxford is dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people through exciting objects, hands-on activities and the voices of the people who have lived here in their own words.

Designed specifically for pre-schoolers, this intimate play centre is packed with sensory activities including musical instruments, slides and problem solving puzzles.

Based in Birmingham and set within the historic suburb of Bournville, Cadbury World offers a unique experience that gives a fascinating insight into the rich heritage of the nation’s favourite chocolate brand. A variety of zones showcase the history, chocolate making, and also include the 4D Chocolate Adventure cinema experience.

Enjoy a panoramic view of the historic walled English city of York with a hop-on, hop-off open top bus tour around the City’s best loved sites. See York Minster, Micklegate Bar, Clifford’s Tower and much more. An open top bus tour provides a great day out for the whole family.

Set in the beautiful Surrey Hills and a short, easy distance from the M25, Godstone Farm is home to over 500 animals both large and small. We have: Cows, Pigs, Goats, Sheep, Llamas, Alpacas, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Horses, Shetlands Ponies, Donkeys, Chickens, Ducks, Turkeys, Geese, Guinea Fowl, Pheasants, Peacocks, Rheas, Chinchillas, Gerbils, Ferrets, Chipmunks, Budgies, Finches, Quails, Snakes, Lizards, Spiders, Scorpion, Tortoises, Terrapins, Snails, Millipedes, Stick Insects, Rats, Hedgehogs, Cockroaches & Echo our resident barn Owl.

Purpose-built in 2017, our Safari Academy is a sustainable, state-of-the-art education centre dedicated to providing learning opportunities for all. Located near the Safari Drive-through and Hippo Lakes, pupils can immerse themselves in a truly unique learning environment, where our experienced education team aim to inspire a future generation of conservationists.

Discover awe-inspiring views and outstanding educational experiences at the iconic Spinnaker Tower. From the thrilling glass Sky Walk to our incredible 23 mile view taking in the history of Portsmouth, the amazing geography of the area & super local sustainability projects– there’s an experience for everyone.

Experience the heights of The Blackpool Tower Eye with its breath-taking SkyWalk and see if your students can brave the glass floor 380 feet in the air. Before you head up in the lift, visit the 4D cinema and learn all about the history of Blackpool and its famous Tower.

Hautbois Activity Centre is an impressive 19th Century country house, set amidst 28 acres of beautiful countryside. Located on the edge of the Norfolk Broads, we also have our own private cut onto the River Bure. Our centre is the perfect multi-purpose events venue, with expertise in delivering activity visits, relaxing residential breaks, motivational training, and special occasions for groups of all ages.

Take your learning outside of the classroom at BeWILDerwood Cheshire and watch the children be inspired from traditional play in a 70-acre natural woodland. A day trip to BeWILDerwood is the perfect treat to celebrate and reward hard work, as well as providing unique learning opportunities.

Explore one of the most fascinating times in UK history, sweeping your class into a remarkable story of superstitions, serious sibling rivalry and seismic change. Fully facilitated, interactive and curriculum-linked learning opportunities for children of all ages, delivered with the strong belief that you can’t beat real-life, hands-on experiences.

Looking to give your class a spectacular lesson about animals, the environment, geography or biology? Then Hobbledown Epsom’s the place for you! There are a variety of options available for schools, tailored to early years learning, as well as Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 of the National Schools Curriculum.

Gripped offers a lot of heart-racing fun for active minds! We’re a great destination for schools, with plenty of hands-on outdoor activities designed to challenge and excite. It’s time to learn all about teamwork, independence, problem-solving and fear-conquering – and have fun along the way!

Stimulating, informative and fun – Beaulieu is one of the UK’s leading visitor attractions providing a fascinating destination for educational visits.

The Auckland Project offers creative and immersive workshops and educational visits for Nursery, Primary and Secondary Schools across our unique range of visitor attractions, centred around Auckland Castle. Sessions are based on a multisensory, object-based approach and can be adapted to meet the needs of students and teachers, including students with SEND.

Royal Armouries is proud to hold a national collection of arms and armour to rival any in the world.

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Our three museums tell the story of poverty, crime and punishment in Yorkshire. Located in central Ripon, the former workhouse, prison and police station and courthouse bring Victorian times to life. They provide a powerful learning environment in which to examine social justice in the past and today, stimulating visitors to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence and develop judgement.

Mendip Activity Centre is a multi-activity centre in the Mendip Hills near Bristol that delivers year-round indoor and outdoor school residentials and activity days for 30 to 300 students.

Based across England, our nation’s forests have something for everyone of any age and ability. Take your class to one of the nation’s forests and reconnect with nature. Experience a guided, or self-guided visit that’s fun, adventurous and memorable.

The Bug Parc is a unique visitor attraction being the largest purpose built invertebrate zoo in the UK. See over 200 different live invertebrates in 15 visitor centres together with a butterfly and shell museum. The Bug Parc is a great place of learning with so much information available about our minibeast friends.

Discover Bristol’s world-class collections, from dinosaurs and gems to magnificent fine art and ancient Egyptian artefacts. Whether you’re seeking art, history or science, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery offer a range of learning experiences.

Zip World Schools’ KS2 and KS3 educational programmes offer an enriching and transformative learning experience outside the traditional classroom setting. Our dynamic programmes cater to students and teachers, promoting countless benefits beyond textbooks and four walls.

Guardian of the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales for over 900 years, this unique fortress is one of the most complete and well-preserved medieval castles in England. Standing on a 40-metre high crag, fully-roofed Skipton Castle was founded around 1090 by Robert de Romille, one of William the Conqueror’s Barons, as a fortress in the dangerous northern reaches of the kingdom.

Maximise your theatre visit and enhance your curriculum with a bespoke theatre workshop tailored to your students and the show you’re going to see!

Believed to be the first exclusive ghost walk in the world, we promise a fun, educational and highly authentic tour without gimmicks or tricks.

For over 20 years, Ampleforth Abbey has been welcoming educational groups to visit the beautiful Abbey church, retreat facilities, grounds and surrounding area. We are a fully catered retreat and educational venue with chapel, indoor and outdoor activity spaces, newly refurbished accommodation, communal spaces, and quiet places for reflection.  

Visit Anfield Stadium, home to Liverpool Football Club where your school trip where you can enjoy epic views of the Anfield pitch and city landscape from the top level of the Main Stand.

Cruise the Ouse with City Cruises York; enjoy York’s No. 1 sightseeing tour; an entertaining and informative cruise on the River Ouse.

Rain or shine discover some of the world’s most beautiful butterflies in a unique rainforest environment of tropical blossom, splashing waterfalls and fish-filled pools. Educational visits are tailored to fit in with the national curriculum and offer excellent opportunities for children to learn about insects, lifecycles and the ancient Maya civilisation.

Does your class know how easy life is for them? After a visit to National Coal Mining Museum they will learn the story of coal, how it changed our nation forever and give them a true appreciation of why they no longer have to spend hours working underground in the cold and dark. Plus how coal fuelled the industrial revolution and keeps the lights on in their homes.

Zip World School Trips offer hands-on and immersive learning opportunities through exhilarating zip lines, captivating treetop challenges and fascinating underground cavern exploration. These real-world experiences allow them to grasp complex concepts tangibly, bringing their studies to life outside the traditional classroom.

York’s Chocolate Story, located in the heart of York, offers educational groups an entertaining and informative guided tour through the history of York’s most famous chocolate-making families and their finest creations.

Twist museum strives to capture a healthy balance between entertainment and learning, with pupils of all ages enjoying multisensory exhibits.

Looking for inspiration to give your pupils a day out they’ll never forget? Madame Tussauds Blackpool, set on Blackpool’s famous Promenade, provides a truly unique out-of-classroom learning experience.

Award-winning school trips to Go Ape provide the perfect opportunity for children to step out of the classroom, re-connect with one another and develop essential life skills. Go Ape has 33 locations across the UK. Primary school visits can be booked at 23 of the locations and Secondary visits at 33. Ground-based activities can be added to any school visit allowing pupils chance to build their communication skills, confidence and teamwork.

Learn, challenge, ignite, inspire! From affordable school ticket offers, events and workshops for students, to lesson plans, resources and CPD for teachers, we’re here to help…bring Shakespeare to life for your students.

Thanks to National Lottery players, Sheffield Botanical Gardens has been awarded funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to create an exciting programme of horticultural education, informal learning, and engagement activities, boosting the Garden’s profile as a regional Centre for Horticultural Excellence.

Get on board with London’s best views. Guaranteed a great day out for all the family! It’s the perfect way to take in the capital’s iconic riverside landmarks!

The National Videogame Museum is the UK’s only museum dedicated solely to videogames with a mission to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret videogames for everyone. Forever.

Learn about Bristol’s place in the world at this vibrant harbourside museum. From Banksy and Aardman to Fry’s Chocolate and the Bristol Bus Boycott, the local history of Bristol is told through the stories of those who have lived, worked and shaped the city as you see it today.

Based across England, our nation’s forests have something for everyone of any age and ability. Take your class to one of the nation’s forests and reconnect with nature. Experience a guided, or self-guided visit that’s fun, adventurous and memorable.

Discover where William Shakespeare was educated and inspired to become the World’s Greatest Playwright.

Located within Liverpool’s historic Royal Albert Dock, The Beatles Story is a unique attraction that transports you on an enlightening and atmospheric journey into the life, times, culture and music of the world’s greatest band!

A trip to the Science Museum is suitable for STEM and history, media studies and ICT as well as careers due to the huge range of galleries and exhibitions available at he museum. Explore the many free galleries, from the latest interactive STEM careers gallery, Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery to paid experiences such as the latest blockbuster exhibition Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination.

Zip World School Trips offer hands-on and immersive learning opportunities through exhilarating zip lines, captivating treetop challenges and fascinating underground cavern exploration. These real-world experiences allow them to grasp complex concepts tangibly, bringing their studies to life outside the traditional classroom.

Experiences for schools are out-of-this-world with Winchester Science Centre. Either in school or at the Science Centre, there’s loads to bring science to life.

UKSA is a leading Watersports centre based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Every year we welcome 200 schools and groups on a residential or non-residential basis. From day visits to 3- or 5-day residential trips there is something for all. Fun-packed Watersports and team building programmes offer the perfect options for year 6 transition breaks, year 7 and 8 team building visits or career insights for 14-17 year olds. With everything you need onsite, UKSA offers fun, safe, and engaging experiences ensuring everyone has a great time.

The Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises  created within a four acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales. A tourist visitor attraction unlike anywhere that you have been before, ideal for the adventurers and those young at heart!

Looking for an awesome reward day or an epic educational trip for your class? Here at Mission Out, we provide a highly engaging and rewarding environment that allows your students to build confidence, work together as a team, develop problem solving skills and have an epic time!

Buckler’s Hard was once a hive of shipbuilding activity, providing ships for Nelson’s victory at Trafalgar.  This historic village, its maritime museum and historic cottage interiors are the focus for educational programmes on shipbuilding and 18th century domestic life, meeting the needs of the modern curriculum areas of history and geography

As an award winning education charity Celtic Harmony Camp offers a unique ‘hands-on’ experience with activities from warrior training to archery, grinding grain to weaving, hunting & gathering to shelter building.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is a multi award-winning zoo and home of the Big Zoo animals. We’re a fantastic place to learn about nature and offer a great opportunity to bring the curriculum to life. With over 100 animal species to see (from chickens to elephants!) we’re an amazing location for your next trip.